Chemical Formula: C12H23O5N1

3-Hydroxyisovalerylcarnitine

C12H23O5N1 (261.15761480000003)

3-hydroxyisovalerylcarnitine is an O-acylcarnitine having 3-hydroxyisovaleryl as the acyl substituent. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid. 3-Hydroxyisovalerylcarnitine is a specific amino acid derivative that belongs to the class of compounds known as carnitines. This molecule plays a crucial role in the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation, a key process in energy production. The name "3-Hydroxyisovalerylcarnitine" reflects its chemical structure: it consists of a carnitine moiety attached to a 3-hydroxyisovaleryl group. The term "3-hydroxyisovaleryl" refers to a side chain derived from a pentanoic acid (a five-carbon acid) that contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded to the third carbon atom in the chain. This hydroxyl group is critical for the compound's function and is a distinguishing feature of this particular carnitine derivative. 3-Hydroxyisovalerylcarnitine involved in fatty acid metabolism, characterized by its unique hydroxyisovaleryl substituent attached to the carnitine backbone.